Protestantism in the US (by branch) - Statistics

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Hint Answer % of US population % Correct
A major branch of global Protestantism which identifies primarily with the theology of the 16th-Century German monk and reformer for whom this branch is named. Lutheran 3.5
93%
Its name is derived from one of the two "ordinances" practiced within the churches of this, the largest protestant branch in the US. Baptist 15.4
92%
A tradition developed from the practices, liturgy, and identity of the Church of England following the English Reformation. Episcopalian/Anglican 1.3
90%
The branch whose origins, doctrine and practice derive from the teachings of John Wesley. Methodist 4.6
83%
Branches that follows the theological tradition and forms of Christian practice set down by John Calvin. Other Reformed 0.3
76%
A part of the Reformed/Calvinist tradition, named for its method of church governance, ruled by an assembly of church elders (its name is derived from the Greek for "elder" or "overseer"). Presbyterian 2.2
66%
A charistmatic movement whose name is derived from the event that commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon followers of Jesus after His ascension. Pentecostal 4.6
63%
Christians who identify with the movements emphasizing the centrality of being "born again", spreading the "good news" of Christianity, and biblical literalism. Other evangelical / fundamentalist 0.3
60%
Also known as the Religious Society of Friends, a historically Protestant Christian set of denominations. Quaker 0.3
59%
Consists of churches which typically distance themselves from the confessionalism of other Christian communities by not formally aligning with a specific denomination. Non-denominational / Unspecified Protestant 10
58%
A branch of Protestant Christianity that believes in the imminent Second Coming of Jesus Christ. Some groups within this branch observe the seventh day Sabbath. Adventist 0.6
54%
A movement which traces its origins to the Radical Reformation of the 16th Century. Many groups within this branch are distinguished by their keeping of practices that often include nonconformity to the world. Anabaptist 0.3
38%
A branch of the Reformed/Calvinist tradition in which local church congregations have historically practiced an independent, autonomous church governance. Congregationalist 0.6
36%
A movement seeking to unify divisions between denominations and to restore the Church to the beliefs and practices of the early church. The movement started on the American Frontier during the second great awakening. Restorationist 1.9
28%
A movement from within Lutheranism that combines its emphasis on biblical doctrine with an emphasis on individual piety and living a holy Christian life. Pietist 0.3
20%
A movement that emerged chiefly within 19th-century Methodism, distinguished by its emphasis on the doctrine of a second work of grace, generally called entire sanctification or Christian perfection. Holiness 0.8
19%
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